| Project by FredK | posted 411 days ago | 571 views | 3 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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I’ve finally finished my first furniture project. It’s a side table I’ve built for my wife for our five year anniversary. She seemed happy, so I am too. I’ve learned a lot in this process- especially how to hide mistakes.
There are a few gaps in the joints, but so far no one has noticed.
The table is of red oak with ebony plugs and splines, and was a lot of fun to build.
Thanks to everyone for looking.
-- "A boat's a boat, but the mystery box could be anything! It could even be a boat!
9 comments so far
bayspt
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posted 411 days ago
Nice work. I’ve always found that as long as Mama is happy I get shop time (everyone is happy). It’s always good when shop time is what makes Mama happy. Welcome to the site.
-- Jimmy, Oklahoma "It's a dog-eat-dog world, and I'm wearing milkbone underwear!"
Dominic Vanacora
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posted 411 days ago
I have also noticed over the years that a mistake is only seen by you and not others. It sticks out like a sore thumb to you but no one else can see it and don’t care if they do see it. Most people wonder how you managed to make something they can only buy at a store. And only you can make it how you want it to look and feel. It’s a talent we take for granted. The LJ’s here are a wonder to most people and your one of them. Nice project, Great workmenship…
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Bigbuck
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posted 411 days ago
Nice job, on a good looking table
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 411 days ago
Very nice looking, & it looks like fine craftsmanship.
You could say you made 2 tables, with the 8 legs. LOL
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woodworm
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posted 411 days ago
I love this table.
The pegs and splines make it more fun looking at.
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ShannonRogers
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posted 409 days ago
Great job. Greene & Greene is my favorite style of furniture and you have executed this beautifully. I have wanted to build this sideboard for a long time but don’t have a place to put it yet. Very well done and welcome to the LJ community.
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FredK
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posted 407 days ago
Thank you all for the kind words. I look forward to being an active LJ, and learning from all of you.
-- "A boat's a boat, but the mystery box could be anything! It could even be a boat!
Karson
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posted 354 days ago
Very nice Greene and Greene table. Looks great.
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Todd Thomas
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posted 303 days ago
very nice looking table…....I wish that all it took to keep my wife happy :-).......just kidding…or am I….good job
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